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Letter signed from Voltaire to George Gray, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 13 July 1770 [D16511]
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CMV34623
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 1765.13, ‘Letter signed : Ferney, to George Gray, 1770 July 13.’
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Monsieur, Je vous remercie de l’honneur, et encor plus du plaisir que vous m’avez fait.
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Language(s):
French
In Voltaire’s Hand:
Partly
Brief Summary:
Letter signed from Voltaire to George Gray, written in the hand of Wagnière from Ferney and dated 13 July 1770.
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Letter
Status:
Signed
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
Extent:
1 pp.
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Height: 196 mm
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
13 July 1770
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Origin:
Ferney-Voltaire, France
Provenance:
Passed at the Quaritch sale in London in September 1886 (Lot. 35901). Purchased by the Morgan Library in 1956.
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